Haj 2022
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 15 arrested for offering fraudulent Haj services
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities on Thursday arrested 15 more people in two separate operations for offering fraudulent Haj-related services, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The list of services…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: First batch of pilgrims from Dubai arrive in Madinah
The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Dubai arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz international airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Saudia Airlines operates the first official Haj flight from Dubai, departed from Dubai…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia announces ICT readiness to serve pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC), has announced that communications and ICT infrastructure in Makkah and Madinah is fully operational and ready for…
- Middle East
Watch: 52-year-old Iraqi pilgrim arrives in Makkah on foot from Britain to perform Haj
A 52-year-old British man of Iraq-Kurdish origins Adam Muhammad arrived in Makkah on foot on Sunday, crossing 11 countries after completing about 11 months’ journey on foot to perform the Haj 2022.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Performing Haj without permit to attract 10K riyal fine
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officials are going to impose a fine of 10, 000 riyals on people who try to perform Haj without obtaining permits. Spokesman Brigadier General Sami bin Mohammad Al Shuwairkh…
- Middle East
Monkeypox not major concern during Haj 2022, says Saudi official
Riyadh: Ahead of Haj season this year, the government of Saudi Arabia is not too worried about Monkeypox impacting the pilgrimage adversely. While drawing the guidelines to perform Haj, the health ministry…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: SC asks citizens to sight Zul Hijjah moon on Wednesday
Riyadh: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has urged Muslims throughout the country to sight the moon to mark the commencement of Zul Hijjah. The Supreme Court on Monday released a statement…
- Middle East
When is Eid Al Adha 2022? Dates for 6 countries revealed
The festival of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH corresponding to 2022 AD, will likely fall on Saturday, July 9 in most Islamic countries, the International Astronomical Centre has announced, the Emirates News Agency…
- Middle East
Infrastructure in Mina refurbished for Haj 2022
Riyadh: The infrastructure facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Mina, also known as the city of tents, have been completely refurbished ahead of Haj 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or…
- Middle East
Watch: First group of Western Haj pilgrims arrive in Makkah
The first group of Haj pilgrims from Western countries arrived in Makkah on Saturday ahead of the pilgrimage season in early July. Pilgrims from the USA, Australia and Europe have arrived in…
- Telangana
Haj 2022: Fourth batch of Telangana pilgrims depart from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: As the Haj season nears, the fourth batch of 377 pilgrims, from Telangana on Saturday took the flight to Saudi Arabia and were flagged off by the state finance minister T…
- Middle East
Only Haj pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah until July 19
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that only Haj pilgrims will be allowed to perform Umrah between June 24 and July 19, the Saudi…
- Middle East
Saudi: 10 yr jail term, fine, for serving harmful food to Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the imposition of a fine of 10 million Saudi Riyals and a 10-year jail term on anyone who is caught serving harmful food to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans LPG cylinders at Haj camps
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has banned the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking purposes in the camps of pilgrims during the Haj season this year. The ban…